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NAB 2026 Roundup: Better Accessibility, Stronger Compliance, Smarter Workflows
Catch up on the biggest MediaScribe and Cablecast announcements from NAB 2026 in one on-demand session.This webinar walks through the latest innovations designed to support WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and streamline government video workflows. You'll see how MediaScribe and Cablecast continue to evolve with new accessibility capabilities, cloud-powered workflows, enhanced audience insights, and tools built to simplify content creation, publishing, and playback.What You'll LearnMediaScribeMediaScribe Live – Real-time captions and translations, plus previews of Speaker ID and Voice TranslationsMediaScribe Narrate – AI-powered audio descriptions for on-demand video, including faster review and publishing workflowsCablecastLiveBridge – Cloud-powered overflow live event workflowsShowcase Events – New ways to promote live events with rewind and instant VODAudio Sidecar Files – Multiple audio tracks for descriptions and translationsCG Captioning – Caption support for video bulletinsAudience Measurement – Session-based analytics to better understand viewer engagement
From Rule to Reality: Executing ADA Title II for Digital and Video Accessibility
Turning ADA Title II requirements into an actionable plan can feel overwhelming. In this on-demand webinar, the Tightrope team is joined by Marie Cohan, Texas Statewide Digital Accessibility Officer, to explore how agencies can move from compliance planning to real-world execution.Drawing from Texas' statewide approach, this session provides a practical roadmap for building sustainable accessibility workflows, prioritizing high-risk content like public meeting video, and creating a strategy that supports long-term compliance.What You'll LearnWhat ADA Title II requires for web and video content in practiceHow to approach accessibility through alignment, inventory, execution, and sustainabilityStrategies for prioritizing high-risk content, including public meeting videoCommon implementation challenges and how to avoid themHow to build accessibility into everyday workflows instead of retrofitting later
Turn Risk Into Action: Compliance Steps for Today, Tomorrow, and Your Ongoing Journey
Accessibility compliance isn't just about understanding the requirements—it's about knowing how to build a plan that reduces risk and stands up over time.In this on-demand webinar, the Tightrope team is joined by David Bateman, Accessibility Compliance Advisor, who brings more than 25 years of experience helping school districts and public institutions navigate accessibility complaints, investigations, and legal action. Drawing from real-world cases, David shares practical guidance on where organizations should focus their efforts, what regulators pay attention to, and how to build a sustainable compliance strategy.What You'll LearnHow to prioritize accessibility efforts and reduce compliance riskWhat effective accessibility planning looks like before issues ariseWhat complaint response and remediation look like in practiceHow to build a long-term roadmap for accessibility compliance
Making Accessibility Manageable: Small Habits That Fit Into Everyday Workflows
Accessibility can feel overwhelming, but meaningful progress doesn't happen all at once. It happens through small, intentional actions that become part of everyday work.In this on-demand session, we explore a practical, people-first approach to accessibility, using real stories and relatable examples to show how small shifts in mindset, language, and daily habits can create more inclusive digital experiences and stronger accessibility practices across your organization.What You'll LearnPractical ways to incorporate accessibility into your everyday workflowStrategies for talking about accessibility in a positive, approachable wayHow to build a culture where accessibility becomes a shared responsibilitySimple habits that lead to more inclusive digital spaces over time
One-Click Live Production - Control Rooms & Macros in Cablecast
Learn how Cablecast automation tools can simplify live production and help your team manage broadcasts more efficiently.In this on-demand webinar, you'll see how Control Rooms and Macros work together to streamline live event workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and make complex productions easier for operators of any experience level. Through real-world examples, we'll demonstrate practical ways to automate common production tasks and build custom interfaces that simplify day-to-day operations.What You'll LearnHow Control Rooms simplify live production workflows with custom interfacesHow Macros automate repetitive and complex production tasksPractical examples of automation for common live broadcast scenariosTips for improving efficiency and reducing operator workload
Accessibility Upgrades for Government - Expanding Access On Site and At Home
Creating more accessible government communications means looking beyond a single tool or requirement. From public meetings to livestreams and on-demand video, accessibility is built through a combination of technologies and thoughtful workflows.In this on-demand webinar, you'll explore practical solutions that help government organizations improve accessibility for residents, meet evolving communication needs, and deliver more inclusive public-facing content.What You'll LearnHow in-room captioning improves accessibility for live meetings and eventsBest practices for closed captioning across broadcast and streaming platformsHow live translations can help reach multilingual communitiesWays to integrate accessibility solutions into your existing government video workflows
Push Button Production: Power Your Cablecast Workflow with Stream Deck
Take your Cablecast live productions to the next level by integrating Stream Deck, Bitfocus Companion, Control Rooms, and Macros into a streamlined production workflow.In this on-demand webinar, the Tightrope team demonstrates how to build custom Stream Deck controls, automate repetitive production tasks, and create efficient workflows that simplify live broadcasts. Whether you're producing council meetings, community events, or other live programming, you'll learn practical ways to give your team more control with fewer button presses.What You'll LearnHow Stream Deck integrates with Cablecast Control Rooms using Bitfocus CompanionThe basics of setup, configuration, and building custom Stream Deck buttonsHow pre-built buttons can simplify everyday production tasksAdvanced Macro workflows that automate complex live production processes
Demystifying Closed Captioning: What WCAG 2.1AA Really Requires for Government Video
Closed captioning is a foundational part of accessible government communication, but understanding the technical requirements and compliance expectations can be challenging.In this on-demand webinar, Ray Tiley, CTO of Tightrope Media Systems, and Dana Healy, COO of Tightrope Media Systems, break down what WCAG 2.1 AA requires for government video and the practical steps agencies can take to implement captioning effectively across live and on-demand content.What You'll LearnWCAG 2.1 AA captioning requirements for government videoBest practices for captioning live streams and video on demandWhich captioning tools are essential—and which are optionalConsiderations for audio descriptions, real-time translation, and AI-generated captionsHow to navigate third-party content and accessibility responsibilities across platforms
Unlocking Accessibility - Lessons Learned from Tightrope's WCAG & VPAT Journey
What does it actually take to build a WCAG-compliant video platform?In this on-demand webinar, the Tightrope team shares the lessons learned while making Cablecast Internet Channels WCAG compliant and developing a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). From planning and implementation to testing and refinement, you'll gain practical insights into the accessibility decisions, challenges, and best practices that shaped the process.Whether you're just beginning your accessibility journey or looking to strengthen an existing strategy, this session offers real-world guidance you can apply to your own organization.What You'll LearnKey WCAG principles for public, education, and government mediaLessons learned from building a WCAG-compliant video platformBest practices for captions, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen reader accessibilityThe role of a VPAT and what goes into creating onePractical ways to improve the accessibility of your digital content
5 Considerations Before Streaming Your Government Meetings - w_ Alpha
A successful government meeting streaming system starts long before the first broadcast. Whether you're planning a new deployment or upgrading an existing workflow, the right decisions early on can save time, reduce complexity, and improve the viewing experience.In this on-demand webinar, Tightrope Media Systems and Alpha share five key considerations for planning a reliable, secure, and accessible meeting streaming workflow. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, you'll learn how to design a system that supports your organization today and scales for the future.What You'll LearnHow to define your meeting streaming goals and identify key requirementsBest practices for planning timelines and aligning stakeholdersHow to design a reliable, accessible, and user-friendly streaming workflowSecurity considerations for public-facing video distributionReal-world planning tips for system design, budgeting, and implementation
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How to Use Video to Create a More Welcoming City
Video is a powerful tool for cities to showcase communities, educate residents, and foster inclusivity. Here are six top ways to make your city more welcoming through video.
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WATCH: Connected Communities Summit: Gov Video Best Practices
Gain insight, learn best practices, and discover great gear for connecting communities with video. Industry experts discuss compliance, policy, process, and give us a look into their toolbox.
Demo the Cablecast Multi-Language Translations Workflow
Provide automated multi-language translations on your live and file-based video content with Cablecast Translate in the Cablecast Text Tracks UI. Complete the form to watch a demo today!
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Provide automated multi-language translations for your closed captions on your live & file-based video content with Cablecast Translate.
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Correct mistakes in spelling, timing, and alter the position of closed captions on all distribution platforms directly in your video automation UI with Cablecast Caption Editor.
WATCH: PEG Experts Workshop - Long Range Wifi
In part 2 of this in-depth workshop on remote video workflows, Steven Rys of Fall River Community Media shows how to use long range wifi and fiber ethernet drops for remote video transport.
WATCH: PEG Experts Forum - IP Video Basics
In this edition of the PEG Experts workshop series, Tom Pierce (Pierce Productions) discusses IP video workflows.
Cablecast 7.5: Get to know Cablecast Smart Asset Manager & Cablecast Cloud Storage
In Cablecast v7.5 SAM automatically backs up, archives, retrieves and deletes media across network and cloud locations with workflow rules. Learn the latest on video automation workflows.